The Best of Peru 6-Days: Cuzco, Machupicchu, Puno & Lake Titicaca
Visit the best of Peru on this 6-day excursion from Cusco. Spend time in Cuzco, visit the highlights of the sacred valley, chinchero, Moray, the salt mines and Ollantaytambo along the Urubamba river, you will enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu. You can also navigate by boat on Lake Titicaca, visiting the floating islands of Uros and Taquile.
• Tour of highlights of Cusco and Lake Titicaca in Puno
• Tour Machu Picchu one of the 7 wonders of the world, with a guide who speaks your own language.
• Five nights of accommodation with daily breakfast included
• All transfers and transshipments included
• Comfortable round trip transportation by bus and train to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
ItineraryDay 1: Welcome in Cusco | City tour (opcional) | Sunset in CuscoStop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will meet our private guide who will give you an overview of what to expect over the next 6 days as he takes you by private car to your hotel. An optional Cusco city tour (own expense) is also available.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cusco: Casa Andina, Munay Wasi Inn, San Agustin International or similar
Day 2: Cusco | Andean Weavers and Alpacas | salt mines | Moray and Ollantaytambo Inca sites | Train to Aguas CalientesStop At: Sacred Valley, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
7:45 a.m. After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the craft markets and the incredible archaeological centers that make this tour an unforgettable place. We will visit a local family in Chinchero, their alpacas and llamas will welcome you and you will be able to take a picture with them and you will even be able to feed them breakfast.
Then you will visit the impressive salt mines with more than 3000 ponds, here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photos of the Sacred Valley. Explore with your guide the Moray Archaeological Park (Inca Agricultural Laboratory).
In Urubamba we will have a buffet lunch included in one of the best restaurants in the sacred valley. Later we will visit the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo, and at the indicated time we will take you to the station to board the selected train with incredible views to Aguas Calientes, the base town of Machu Picchu.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Hotel in Aguas Calientes: Casa Andina, Inti Punku Hotel and Suites or similar
Day 3: Guided visit to Machu Picchu and in the afternoon return to CuzcoStop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
07:00 After having our breakfast at the hotel we will go to the bus station with our guide. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will walk you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Stroll through the city squares and up the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom supports Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience settle in. Once the guide is finished we will have additional time to explore on our own. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (not included). At the indicated time, let's board the train that will not take you to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 6.30pm
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel in Cusco: Casa Andina, Munay Wasi Inn, San Agustin International or similar
Day 4: Cusco | Guided Bus Tour from Cusco to Puno | PunoStop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, you will be taken to the bus station for a guided bus tour en route to Puno from Cusco, with drinks included and an English-speaking guide. You will stop along the way at Andahuaylillas "The Sistine Chapel", Raqchi Archaeological Park, in Sicuani for lunch included, La Raya (the border between Cusco and Puno) and Pucara.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Puno, Puno, Puno Region
Upon arrival in Puno, a representative will assist you and give you a complete overview of Puno while you are taken to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Buffet style, vegetarian option available
Accommodation included: Hotel in Puno: Casa Andina, Intiqa, or similar
Day 5: Puno | Lago Titicaca | Full Day Uros and Taquile IslandStop At: Lago Titicaca, Los uros, Puno 21001, Peru
After breakfast at your hotel, have a comfortable pick-up for transfer to the main port in Puno, relax during a panoramic drive parallel to the resplendent Lake Titicaca. Climb aboard a motor boat and set sail for the Uros Islands, man-made floating islands made entirely of reeds. Enjoy a warm welcome from the friendly locals, who will show you around their rustic homes while your knowledgeable guide explains the fascinating history of the islands; Originally built as a defense mechanism, the islands were designed with flexible reeds to move easily during attack. Learn about the logistical issues of rotten reed foundations, then return to the ship for the next leg of your journey.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Taquile Island, Taquile Island, Puno Region
Disembark on the island of Taquile, a place that has avoided the metropolitan development of the modern world; women still wear traditionally woven clothing and artisan treasures are created using ancient methods. Learn about gender role reversals and enjoy a light traditional lunch inspired by regional recipes. After your culturally enriching exploration, return to the ship and venture back to your hotel in Puno.
Duration: 4 hours
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• Lunch: Traditional type, vegetarian option available
Accommodation included: Hotel in puno: Casa Andina, Intiqa hotel, Tierra viva and more
Day 6: Puno | Departure from Juliaca airportPass By: Juliaca, Juliaca, Puno Region
Option 1: After breakfast, depending on the departure time of your flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Juliaca airport (Jul) (located just one hour by car from the city of Puno) to take your flight back to Lima. or other destinations. Option 2: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you back to Cusco. Option 3: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you to Bolivia – La Paz (Bus ticket not included) (book it in advance)
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Important: All the details of the traveler's passport are required for the six-day tour of Cusco, Valles agrado, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Puno (full name and identity document). Please provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking."
"What to bring-: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, water bottle, extra battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night. waterproof clothing in rainy season (December-March)"
"Accomodations in Cusco: Casa Andina classic, Munay Wasi Inn or similar"
"Accommodations In Aguas Calientes: Casa Andina classic, Intipunku Hotel & Suites or similar"
"Accomodations in Puno: Casa Andina classic, Intiqa or similar"
"Airport pickup and drop off will be provided according your flight information"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 6 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
After making the reservation, the operator will contact you to arrange a pick-up time.
For airport transfers we are flexible we can provide this service at any time.
We pick up from hotels in the city center, houses, apartments
Airports- Velazco Astete Airport, Cusco Peru
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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